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Article
Effect of acculturation on variations in having a usual source of care among Asian Americans and non-Hispanic whites in California
Am J Public Health
(2015)
Abstract
Objectives: We examined variations in having a usual source of care (USC) among non-Hispanic White and Asian American adults in California.
Methods: Data were from the 2005 and 2009 California Health Interview Survey. Using a modified Anderson model, we used multiple logistic regression to compare odds of having a USC between non-Hispanic White (n=38554) and Asian American adults (n=7566) and to examine associations with acculturation factors (English proficiency, length of residence, residence in a racially concordant neighborhood) and key enabling (employment, income, insurance) and predisposing (education) factors.
Results: Race-related disparities between Asian Americans and non-Hispanic Whites in having a USC were no longer significant after accounting for acculturation factors. Limited English proficiency and short time in the United States (<5 years) were significantly associated with not having a USC for both races. Increasing levels of education and insurance were not associated with better access among Asian Americans.
Conclusions: Key differences exist in how Asian American and non-Hispanic White adults access care. Acculturation factors are key drivers of disparities and should be included in access-to-care models with Asians. Insurance and education are differentially significant for Asian Americans and non-Hispanic Whites.
Disciplines
Publication Date
February, 2015
DOI
10.2105/AJPH.2014.301950
Citation Information
Chang E, Chan KS, Han HR. Effect of acculturation on variations in having a usual source of care among Asian Americans and non-Hispanic whites in California. Am J Public Health. 2015;105(2):398-407. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2014.301950